Homeless advocates demonstrate at home of DC DHS director

Published September 12, 2020 6:22 PM EDT

D.C. homeless advocates gathered at the home of Department of Human Services Director Laura Zeilinger in Northwest on Saturday, calling for her resignation.

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The activists told FOX 5 that they were protesting for better treatment for the District’s homeless during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Uniformed D.C. police officers could be seen standing in front of the house, which was roped off with tape.